Air Conditioning Engineer
Air Conditioning Engineer - Glasgow/Edinburgh - Up to £45,000 + 36 Hour Week
CBW are recruiting an Air Conditioning Engineer for a forward-thinking, specialist contractor working directly with end-user clients across Scotland’s Central Belt. You’ll be supported by a strong back office, sensible workloads, and systems designed to let you do your job properly.
Salary & Benefits That Actually Matter:
Salary up to £45,000 DOEGuaranteed extra earnings – approx. £600/year from call-out36-hour working week (not 40+)On-call only every 6 weeks (often less)Call-out pay: £100 weekend allowance + minimum 4 hours paidOvertime:
• Saturday – Time & a half
• Sunday – Double timePaid travel time after 20 miles from officeCompany van (fully equipped) Laptop + phone / mobile allowance29 days annual leave + 8 bank holidaysHospital Saturday Fund – Scheme 1 fully paidRegular performance reviews & development supportCompany pension schemeA Company That Genuinely Looks After Its Engineers£1,000 bonus paid to all staff this year3 extra days’ holiday awarded3 fully funded team away daysFully funded Christmas night outDirect client relationships – no toxic contractsEngineers have a real voice in the businessNo burnout culture – 50-hour weeks actively avoidedThis is a supportive, honest, and collaborative team where engineers are trusted and valued.
You’ll work directly with end-user clients across:
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Pharmaceutical
• Commercial & specialist facilities
Predominantly Central Belt of Scotland, with occasional travel further North
Key Duties:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)Reactive maintenance & breakdownsFault finding, diagnostics & repairsFirst-time fixes wherever possibleSafe, high-quality work standardsClear communication with clients & support teamsWhat You’ll Need:
F-Gas Category 1NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (or equivalent)Proven experience as a mobile Air Conditioning EngineerStrong commercial PPM & fault-finding experienceFull UK driving licenceWhy This Role Stands Out:
Shorter working weekReal work-life balanceEngineers respected, not rushedExcellent pay without burnout? Apply now or contact CBW for a confidential discussion.